Dancing Shiva

"I traveled from NYC for a weekend private retreat at Dancing Shiva, arriving in search of a profound shift I needed desperately. Though I came for only a few days, I left with my soul nourished and my heart transformed.

There is a rare, palpable power at this monastery; just being in the presence of Swami Ravi and Garrell is a healing and holy experience in itself. You can feel the weight and beauty of a lifetime of embodied practice in every interaction with them, leaving me with a far greater appreciation for my own body, for Gaia, and for the transformative path of Tantra.

The home cooked organic meals, deep practices, and transformative coaching from Garrell resonated with so much clarity and love. Immersing myself in the wisdom of Swami's book, Kali Rising, provided the perfect intellectual mirror to the spiritual and sexual awakening taking place within me. One of the most special experiences was making flower essences with Swami Ravi in his apothecary. It felt like we made a prayer and put it in a bottle that I got to take home with me.

I arrived seeking a retreat, and left deeply inspired and changed at my very core. For those searching for a sanctuary of true embodiment, Dancing Shiva Monastery is a place of profound light. I am forever grateful for this space and the people there. 

With love and gratitude.” March 202